Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Kings 1:20:
- Kupsabiny: “So my lord, king, the thoughts of the whole of Israel are on you waiting for you to show them who is going to sit on the throne of kingship.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “O my Lord the King! All the people of Israel are waiting to hear from your mouth who will sit on the throne after you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “And now, Beloved King, the Israelinhon are-waiting for your decision as-to who will-succeed you as king.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- English: “Your Majesty, all the people of Israel are expecting you to tell them who is the one who will become king after you are no longer the king.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
